General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 31, 2026, 9:13 AM ET

Tennis

Venus Williams’s 26th US Open campaign ended before it truly began, as she lost in straight sets to fellow American Sofia Kenin in a match that didn’t start until after midnight. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic’s shocking first-round defeat to Mariano Navone ended his 20-year Slam streak,a stunning upset that reshapes the men’s draw. With the field wide open, ESPN’s experts have weighed in, with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton all featured among the title contenders. One player generating significant buzz is Alex Eala, whose meteoric risehas drawn comparisons to Manny Pacquiao and Maria Sharapova.

Boxing

Katie Taylor prepares for her farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park on Saturday night, with all the key details confirmedfor what promises to be an historic occasion. She’ll become the first boxer to headline the venue since Muhammad Ali in 1972, and Paddy Maguire, who boxed on that iconic card, recalled the experienceahead of her milestone moment.

Cricket

Ollie Robinson’s rhythmical approach has drawn praise from Jonathan Agnew,who likened his action to Glenn McGrath after his impressive performance at Lord’s.

Motorsport

As Formula 1 heads to Italy,a photo retrospectivecelebrates Monza’s rich history,having hosted more Grands Prix than any other circuit on the calendar.

Fantasy Baseball

With the fantasy playoffs approaching,set your rotations carefully:our Week 22 forecasteroffers pitcher rankings,hitter ratings and schedule observations for the Aug. 31–Sept. 6 window.